We will not allow repeating the Libyan scenario in Syria – Lavrov

The Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov revealed that Moscow strongly rejects to repetition of the Libyan scenario in the conflict in Syria.

The minister stressed that the Kremlin will not allow such a thing happen again.

“We will not allow the Libyan experience to be repeated in Syria. Unfortunately our Western partners have departed from the Geneva accords and are seeking the departure of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad,” Lavrov said. 

He added that Russia had not been involved in any talks on the future of the Syrian president, dismissing speculation that Moscow was preparing for the Syrian leader’s departure.